Sermons on Attendance:

Does Christ Make A Difference?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

Sermon about the basics of the Christian life.

DOES CHRIST MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Romans 8:1-11 INTRO: Can you tell the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian simply by observing their lifestyles? You might say, “Sure, just look at who goes to church and who does not.” after all, you find two types of people on Sunday morning: those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Battle Is The Lord's"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 17, 2003

This is a two part message: "How do you go about putting things in God’s hands?" and "How do you know when you have put things in God’s hands?"

“THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S” Part One: Putting things in God’s Hands. Text: 2 Chronicles 20 Introduction: Jehoshaphat was the King. As King everything would fall on his shoulders. When a “great multitude came against Judah to do battle, Jehoshaphat determined to seek God for help. In today’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Stop & Consider: Looking Forward: Dreaming With God Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 6, 2006

#3 of 3 New Years teachings. Geared to help your listeners to reflect on what God has done in their lives and to dream about what God might do in the future.

Welcome to 2006. It’s A New Year. A time for New Year Resolutions Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions... 1. Lose weight 2. Stop smoking 3. Stick to a budget 4. Save or earn more money 5. Find a better job 6. Become more organized 7. Exercise more 8. Be more patient at work/with others 9. Eat ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Gazillion Resons To Follow Jesus"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2004

When Jesus told them to launch out into the deep and take cast out their nets that night, something divine was about to take place. Gazillions of fish flooded into their nets and even more got away when their nets did break...

Greetings, January 19, 2004 It was a pink morning. Really. When the sun rose this morning from the East, it made all of the clouds over the big lake look pink, and the pink reflected down into the ice crystals floating on the water. The trees where framed with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men And Women Still Seek Him

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 11, 2002

If we are wise people we can say with conviction, "we have come to worship".

Wise Men (and Women) Still Seek Him 1. Revisit the familiar story of the Magi. a. Called 3 kings or 3 wise men. Could have been 2 or 4 or 20 b. Pretty sure men & not women c. Wise women would have: 2. History of Wise Men – little is known a. Magi – plural for magus, Matt. Tells us more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Clarifying Our Mission And Purpose, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

Unless we know who we are, where we are going and who we are trying to minister to, how can we fulfil our mission as a church family?

What are we aiming for? Clarifying our mission and purpose Part 2 Review: Write down on a paper, last weeks main point of the message. Put your name at the top of the paper and pass it forward. The main thrust of the message was, Do we know who we are as a church? What do we stand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Mennonite

Miles From Home

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Some times we are miles from home…miles from where God wants us to be, maybe even miles from Jesus.

Miles From Home Luke 2:41-52 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Place Where Everyone Can Fit In

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 17, 2008

Ever think about how you "Fit In" in the church and in the world. This message will show us how we need to "Fit In" God’s way in the church, in the Lord, in the world, and in our relationships.

A place where everyone can fit in Romans 15:7 Before my sermon, I showed a video clip from bluefishtv.com entitled "Fitting In" this hilarious video clip was a great lead in for my message! A. “Fitting in” …in the Church You can fit in at most churches if you live like most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Voice To Another Generation

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2009

Your voice can help another generation so our children and grandchildren will have the hope

Your Voice for the Next Generation Text: Exodus 12:26-27 When your children shall say to you. What do you mean by this service? 27.You shall say, it is the sacrifice of the Lord’s Passover, for He passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He slew the Egyptians but spared our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Election Is Over – Now What?

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to step behind and prayerfully support those whom God has raised up.

Romans 13:1-8 (NKJV) 1. Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Among Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 3, 2007

Realizing that Jesus stands among us can cause us to rejoice or recoil in fear.

Luke 7:7 – 11 Among Us Intro: One of my favorite TV programs is “Ghost Whisperer.” A young woman named Melinda Gordan can see spirits of dead people. The “spirits” are trapped here because they have some unresolved issue. I find fascinating the various reactions of people when Melinda tells ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unsaved "christians"

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009

Good works are not the root of salvation, but they sure are the fruit of salvation. There are so many "Christians" in our churches who are not really saved. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

Unsaved “Christians” (Preached first on 02/11/08, Sunday) Text: Luke 6:43-46 Explain the Scripture text. Illustration: The great evangelist, Billy Graham, has been quoted many times as saying that the greatest mission field in our country to today is in our local church – the people sitting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Did Jesus Do?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

If we are to be conformed to the likeness of Christ then we must strive to follow His example in word and deed and do what Jesus did.

What Did Jesus Do? Reading: Luke 4:14-30 Introduction The Gospel makes it clear that as followers of Christ we are “walking in newness of life”; we are raised up from the waters of baptism a new person, the old sinful being having been put to death. Paul writes in his letter to the Romans (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reputation Of This Church Is Important

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 24, 2010

A 'full' text which I will expand upon as I preach. Peter's good reputation spread and people came to faith as he did things in Jesus' name. Our reputation is also very important ...

When I was a child I loved the Beano magazine, and as a parent I’ve enjoyed reading Dennis the Menace stories to my children. Matthew used to want me to read Horrid Henry stories to him, and now Rebekah does. Dennis the Menace and Horrid Henry have a reputation and they live up to it. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Anglican

Seized With Fear While Glorifying God

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 5, 2010

Mixed reactions to the miracles of Jesus.

Luke 7: 11 – 17 / Seized With Fear While Glorifying God Intro: Throughout our lifetime we ask “why?” As children we ask, “why is the sky blue and the grass green?” As we grow older the “why-questions” become more difficult to answer. “Why do bad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed